Consumer researchers have long been interested in the association between social class and consumer preferences or “tastes” (Henry and Caldwell 2018; Martineau 1958). They have also shown Read More »
Nostalgia—commonly conceptualized as a longing for the past—plays an important role in shaping contemporary consumer behavior and market offerings (e.g., Belk, Ger, and Askegaard 2003; Brown, Read More »
While the discussion on the phenomenon of endowment effect has been on-going, it is surprising that few meta-analyses have examined this phenomenon exclusively. Three previous meta-analyses have Read More »
People often face issues and domains that they do not understand. As such, people are often dependent on experts to manage complex issues (Deci and Ryan 1985; Iyengar and Lepper 2000). In the context Read More »
Stories of companies (and pranksters) manipulating online reviews are abound in the news. These actions potentially affect consumer trust not only at the review-level, but also their perceptions of Read More »